La Quercia Speck Americano is made in Iowa by smoking prosciutto with applewood. This is exceptional ham for the sophisticated American palate. The evocative aroma and warm flavor of a wood fire make this a familiar eating experience; the natural sweet flavor of the aged prosciutto offers a delicate contrast. This Speck is cured for a minimum of 35 weeks, while Speck of Valtellina is typically cured for only 18 weeks, and Speck Alto Adige is cured a minimum of 20 weeks. The aging time is a major factor that influences La Quercia Speck's richness of flavor.

Speck Americano is smoked at the end of its natural dry curing (only pork and sea salt, no nitrite, nitrates or other ingredients). Thus, the smoke finish is light and inviting and does not interfere with the sweetness of the meat. Speck from the Italian regions is smoked at the beginnings of its dry curing. This causes the smoke flavor to penetrate and then concentrate and intensify as the meat dries. The pigs used in La Quercia have access to the outdoors, room to move around, and to root.

Made from organic Berkshire cross pork raised with no antibiotics, no animal by products, and no added hormones.

This speck is just as delicious as La Quercia's other cured hams. Love the light sweet flavor and not too smokey. Had a picnic on the Blue Ridge Parkway ... perfect!

By NannyLorifrom NYon Jul 13, 2012

The Best Ever!!

Sometimes I will splurge and buy 1/4 pound freshly sliced imported prosciutto in the nearby Italian store-comes to a little over $6. It's good,BUT,this Speck beats it, hands down. This Speck melts in your mouth,just the right amount of smoke/ham flavor. I've had ALL kinds of Italian ham,from all over and this is the best as far as I'm concerned. My Italian friends even agree,so there you go!!

By Zindebaadfrom Hagerstown, Marulandon Jan 16, 2012

Fantastic!

Goodbye Serrano and Prosciuto!

By Gina Bonneaufrom Las Cruces, NMon Jan 15, 2012

Speck Americano by La Quercia - Sliced

Nice flavor

By nannylorifrom NY & Flaon Jan 15, 2012

The BEST Ham I've Ever Eaten!!

I don't have enough positive words to use for this product. I usually buy my prosciutto from a specialty store,imported,sliced fresh,as the pre-packaged varieties seem dry & lack flavor. I instantly fell in love with this product and have no hesitation calling it the BEST I've ever eaten!It's a slice of heaven & I'm an instant fan.It's perfect!!

By Frank Spinossifrom Connecticuton Sep 20, 2011

American charcuturie!!

I heard Mario Batalli of all people giving these guys props and after one taste you understand why. melts in the mouth. phenomenal.